Senior Staff Software Engineer, Video Playback, YouTube

• Lead client media innovation to bring next-generation codecs and formats (e.g., AV1/2, Spatial Audio) to users. Enable innovative video experiences by leveraging on-device GPU and NPU for advanced rendering effects while contributing to the advancement of networking and crypto stacks.
• Evolve the mobile player architecture and platform to deliver the best playback experience across all YouTube products (Main, Music, Kids, YTV) and video formats (VOD, shorts, live, encrypted content).
• Drive deep investigative work to unlock performance at scale.
• Foster strong partnerships and technical collaboration with internal teams (YouTube Apps, Infrastructure, AOM, Android, Pixel) and industry partners (OEMs, SOCs, network operators, technical standards bodies).
• Embrace and experiment with emerging technologies such as GenAI.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in software engineering.
• 3 years of experience in mobile engineering (e.g., iOS or Android) or mobile media experience (e.g., codecs or graphics).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience as a tech lead, a formal mentor, or a go-to expert for a team.
• Experience working with video, music, or other media-related products.
• Experience in designing, building, and operating systems at large-scale.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in software engineering.
• 3 years of experience in mobile engineering (e.g., iOS or Android) or mobile media experience (e.g., codecs or graphics).